According to Brides.com, “that destination weddings require more coordination than local weddings…” There is no better reason than that to hire a planner, but here are 5 more reasons to hire a destination wedding planner for your big day. With social media giving us access to picturesque locations and a desire for unique experiences, destination weddings are […]

Download DWD’s free destination wedding planning guide blueprint for planning your all inclusive resort wedding in Mexico or the Caribbean. You’ve got the ring.You’re dreaming of a beach wedding.You think you might need a destination wedding planner.But just don’t know where to start?Perhaps, our destination wedding planning guide can help! Read on to find out […]

DWD Travel Named Winner in 2023 Award–The 15th Annual Couples’ Choice Awards by Wedding Wire Waco, January 23, 2023. — DWD Travel was announced as a winner of the 2023 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®, an accolade representing the top wedding professionals across the board in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism reviewed by couples on WeddingWire, […]

I’m excited to share another real wedding with you today! Maria & Kyle came to me with no idea on where to start in navigating planning a destination wedding. We met, hit it off, and got right to work! Maria wanted to honor her heritage with a wedding in Mexico, eventually landing on the Cancun […]

I had the privilege of working with Faith’s sweet momma in a past life. When she came to me wanting help to navigate the stressors of planning a wedding in another country, wrangling guests, and managing all of the travel, I knew I could and wanted to make a difference for them. It was sheer […]

Today, we have the honor of sharing the beautiful destination wedding celebration of Cassie & Garrett. Cassie and I met in college many moons ago, and I was thrilled when she reached out for my help with not only her destination wedding, but her very first trip out of the country! Get ready to be […]

Laura & Andy came to me needing help with their intimate destination wedding, with their main interest being in Mexico due to the cost effectiveness. They had their young adult children so needed to keep price point in mind. Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres ticked all their boxes with price, amazing beach, and options for an […]

Meet my latest initiative and learn about how it all got started. If you’re new to the DWD community or if you’ve been with me for a while, I’m sure you’ve come to learn how much I believe in the power of travel.  Not just in how it can open our minds and hearts, but in how […]

Your “Green” Destination Guide Has Arrived! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I decided to round up the top “green” destinations of 2021 – think lush, tropical, and incredibly scenic! Scroll down to check ’em out! Costa RicaCosta Rica has some of the best wildlife, rainforests, and volcanos in the world! Adventure-lovers will find themselves […]

I wrote this Saturday on my way home from Puerto Vallarta. I hope you’ll oblige me in giving it a read. Good afternoon from somewhere over Mexico, I’ve started my journey home today from Puerto Vallarta a new person. This trip began as a means to see another destination and resorts to share with you, […]

In 2021, private experiences are expected to be the new island festivity! Some favorite trends we’ve seen so far include: Private fishing charters Private cocktail making or cooking classes Private beach bonfires Private fitness classes Fishing Charters Fishing charters are already big hits in destinations like Cabo, Barbados, and the Bahamas. But in 2021, we […]

In May, I traveled to Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya in Mexico. It is a stunning adults-only, all-inclusive resort with a modern look and tropical vibe– and I think you’re going to love it as much as I did. The vacation I enjoyed with my mom afforded us the chance to visit Secrets Akumal, and I don’t […]